Head Steward

-

37.5 hours per week

-

5 out of 7

-

£13.46 per hour

-

Sodexo rewards

Check your local transport links here

Plan Your Journey | Traveline - the destination you should input is SP9 7AB

Job Description

We are looking for a professional and motivated

Head Steward to lead the delivery of high-quality dining room service and support daily operations and functions.

You will supervise, train and organise the dining team, ensuring excellent customer service, high presentation standards and compliance with food safety, health and safety, and company procedures.

Key

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train and support team members to deliver excellent dining service.
• Organise daily dining room operations and support functions and events.
• Ensure service meets client requirements, including service style and meal timings.
• Lead by example, maintaining a professional appearance and conduct at all times.
• Encourage teamwork, development and ideas for service improvement.
• Monitor cleanliness and ensure cleaning schedules are followed across front and back of house.
• Ensure food safety, health and safety, and company quality procedures are followed.
• Complete and check relevant documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Report equipment defects, deficiencies and breakages promptly to the Mess Manager.
• Assist with function preparation and ensure service standards are maintained.
• Continue developing your own skills and knowledge while supporting the development of the team.

What You’ll Need

• Professional, presentable and customer-focused.
• Confident supporting and supervising a team.
• Able to organise workloads and work effectively with others.
• Committed to high standards of service, cleanliness and hygiene.
• A strong communicator who leads by example.
• Focused on customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.

Desirable

• Previous supervisory experience.
• Silver Service training.

What we offer

• On-the-job training with experienced professionals
• Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
• Career development opportunities within Sodexo
• A friendly and supportive work environment
• Wellbeing Support – Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Financial Benefits – Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
• Career Growth – Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
• Work Perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.

Join us and be part of a companythat values its employees and offers real career growth opportunities.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications